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Tazel Family History

Tazel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tafel, Hazel, Tavel, Fazel, Yazel, Gabel, Maze, Hamel, Camel, Babel

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Where is the Tazel family from?

You can see how Tazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tazel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tazel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tazel family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Tazel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tazel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tazel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Tazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tazel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Tazel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Tazel. For the veterans among your Tazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tazel lifespan?

Average Tazel life expectancy in 1969 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tazel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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